title: Familial dilated cardiomyopathy: a case report.
abstract: The role of genetics in dilated cardiomyopathy is not well-known. The following case report exemplifies the importance of family history in cases of idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy.
authors.affiliation: VA Outpatient Clinic, Crown Point, IN 46307.
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Klemme
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002311:Cardiomyopathy, Dilated / Q000235:genetics*; D005192:Family Health; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010375:Pedigree